Financial Controller

High-Impact & Highly Visible Financial Controller Role Location: Cardiff | Hybrid (3 days office) Exclusive with Robert Half Permanent Contract | ASAP Start Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, purpose-led infrastructure organisation to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey, playing a key role in supporting large-scale investment, strategic decision-making and long-term expansion plans. Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Financial Controller will take ownership of all financial reporting, controls, compliance and commercial finance activities whilst leading a finance team. Key Responsibilities • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Board, investors and project teams. • Deliver insightful financial analysis, reporting and commentary to support strategic decision-making. • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, regulatory and investment partnership obligations. • Own the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. • Prepare and present monthly management accounts, budget variance analysis and performance reporting. • Oversee VAT returns, supplier payments and financial controls. • Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process. • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls. • Develop and maintain finance policies and procedures. • Partner with the Group CFO and wider finance team on growth initiatives, M&A activity and capital raising projects. • Prepare financial submissions required under industry regulatory frameworks. About You • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified accountant • Experience in Construction, Energy, Infrastructure or Project environments • Strong technical accounting background • Excellent financial modelling and forecasting skills • Commercially minded with the ability to influence decision making • Strong leadership and people management experience This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader seeking a highly visible role within an organisation making significant long-term investments in the region. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: